Kate Middleton seems like she has it all, doesn’t she? While she’s not exactly like every other mum on the planet, she still struggles to keep up with a clever, escape artist of a toddler (George, we’re looking at you!).
Sure, she has a team of stylists and nannies to help her look her best and deal with temper tantrums, but she’s a beauty icon because she knows what works. And what’s the key to her polished, fresh look? A gorgeously glossy mane. Always.
The best part is, with the right products in your kit, you can also get lustrous locks fit for a royal.
Fact: A bouncy, shiny head of hair will always make you feel good, even if you’re covered in pureed pumpkin or whatever else your cute-as-pie bub has dished up.
ESSENTIAL SHINE-ENHANCING PRODUCT #1 A super glossy hair colour
The trick is finding a hair colour that ticks all the right boxes: adds shine, covers greys, and lifts the complexion. This will give you a more youthful appearance overall, and make your hair a fuss-free asset. I love Garnier Oliaasit’s powered by oil (not ammonia); John Frieda Precision Foam Colouras its non-drop formula covers 100 per cent of greys; and NaturStyle Permanent Hair Colourantasit’s made with active vegetable-based ingredients such as oats, wheat, soy and corn.
ESSENTIAL SHINE-ENHANCING PRODUCT #2 A nourishing treatment
Even with the glossiest hair colour, unhealthy strands will never look as good as a healthy mane. The important thing to do is make sure you have a few nourishing treatments on hand to replenish any lost moisture, stat. I love ELEVEN Australia Miracle Hair Treatment for delivering 11 benefits to locks; Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask as it penetrates deeply to repair hair; and Carelli Gloss Treatment that’s part of their three-step system hair care pack formulated to increase shine and reconstruct the hair. If you’re short on time, try Pantene 3 Minute Miracle, which treats damaged hair in three minutes flat – great for the girl on the go.
ESSENTIAL SHINE-ENHANCING PRODUCT #3 A shine-enhancing serum
If I could add my own commandment to the existing 10, it would be ‘thou shalt never leave thy damp hair free from serum’. To me, it’s a major sin, as serum does so much to improve the health and manageability of your hair, not to mention its shininess! I love TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Glamour Serum Drops for preventing frizz and flyaways; Wella Professionals Oil Reflections for deep conditioning and protecting colour; and Schwarzkopf Extra Care Ultimate Oil Elixir serum, as it provides shine like no other!
Are you a fan of Kate Middleton’s hair? Have you tried any of these products?
